Recursion implementation problem

So I have started doing recursion problems but the issue that I am facing is even though I get the intuition how it recursively works but fail to implement it in code . and then ended up with seeing t

So I have started doing recursion problems but the issue that I am facing is even though I get the intuition how it recursively works but fail to implement it in code . and then ended up with seeing the solution after say 20/25 minutes. at that point I just think I know the logic but can't write in code so it would be good to see the solution and next time if same pattern appears do on my own. Am I doing it right or should I spend more time writing the code or am I just spoon-feeding myself unknowingly. pls show some lights.